Advanced Manufacturing Center

318.487.5443

1321 2nd St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Fax: 318-487-5970 or 318-487-5690
Human Resources Fax: 318-487-5976

The Cleco Advanced Manufacturing Training Center is a specialized, state-of-the-art technical facility operated by CLTCC. Developed in collaboration with regional economic organizations including Cleco, the Rapides Foundation, and Louisiana Central, it serves as a central workforce hub for the industrial and manufacturing sectors in the Central Louisiana region. It is easily accessible by the Alexandria Bus Transit System.

Career and technical education programs at the Cleco Advanced Manufacturing Training Center include AC & Refrigeration, Electrical Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Technology, and Welding Technology.

The Cleco Advanced Manufacturing Training Center delivers specialized, hands-on workforce education through a strategic downtown footprint across multiple facilities.

The Cleco Advanced Manufacturing Training Center serves as the primary hub for high-tech, industrial hands-on training. Delivering seamlessly blended traditional academic instruction with heavy industrial training. The 2nd Street center focuses explicitly on high-demand technical qualifications, including the Certification for Manufacturing (C4M), automated systems, industrial maintenance, and advanced welding, directly supplying skilled labor to Central Louisiana's manufacturing employers.

The Alexandria Campus offers group tours as well as individual tours. For a tour of the campus, call 318-487-5443. You may also email [email protected].

The Alexandria Campus hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, the campus operates on a four-day work-week schedule. Faculty and staff work four 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Accreditation 

Central Louisiana Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Central Louisiana Technical Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Central Louisiana Technical Community College may be directed in writing to the Commission on Colleges and Universities at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, emailing [email protected] or by using information available on sacscoc.org.